KJV ORIGINAL
How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom? and how hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
How have you given advice to someone who has no wisdom? And how have you clearly explained the truth of the matter?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is sarcastically asking his friend how he could possibly give wise counsel or reveal deep truths when he clearly lacks understanding himself.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Job's response to Bildad, one of his three friends who came to comfort him during his suffering. Bildad had just given a short speech about God's power and human insignificance, thinking he was offering wise counsel. Job is responding with bitter sarcasm, pointing out that Bildad's advice has been unhelpful and his understanding shallow.
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